Documentary ·Music ·TV Movie · United States of America · 2023 · 1h 11m

The Legacy of J Dilla

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Director
Esther DereChristopher Frierson
Cast
J Dilla as Self (archive footage) Mats Nileskär as Self (archive audio) Frank Nitt as Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend Martha Yancey as Self - Sister Illa J as Self - Brother (as John Yancey) Maureen Yancey as Self - Mother
Crew
John Tashiro — Director of Photography Geoff O'Brien — Editor Lauren Herstik — Producer Rachel Abrams — Producer Kevin Vargas — Producer Christopher Frierson — Producer
Synopsis

In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?

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Mood & Themes
hip-hopmusiciandetroit, michigandeath of a musicianmusic producer
Key Collaborators
Esther Dere Director Christopher Frierson Director John Tashiro Director of Photography Geoff O'Brien Editor Lauren Herstik Producer Rachel Abrams Producer Kevin Vargas Producer Christopher Frierson Producer Esther Dere Producer
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